Kindergarten Teacher Launches Paddy O’Laddy, a Leprechaun Doll Spreading the Magic of Kindness Each St. Patrick’s Day
New Jersey kindergarten teacher of 30+ years unveils leprechaun doll promoting kindness in homes and schools
WYCKOFF, NJ, February 3, 2025 - New Jersey-based kindergarten teacher, Kimberly Feehan-Ponte today launched Paddy O’Laddy, a St. Patrick’s Day-themed leprechaun doll with a mission to spread the magic of kindness.
Every St. Patrick’s Day season, Paddy O’Laddy hails from Rainbow Land to watch over children in homes and schools. When he spots kind acts, he rewards them with silly, magical pranks that bring laughter and maybe even a bit of mischief. The Paddy O’Laddy doll comes with a pot of gold and a storybook telling his origin and ways to spread kindness.
“As a teacher, I’ve always believed in the power of kindness, so I wanted to bring it to life in a fun and magical way,” says Kimberly Feehan-Ponte, creator of Paddy O’Laddy and teacher of over 30 years. “St. Patrick’s Day is such a cherished holiday in schools and homes, and Paddy O’Laddy adds a special purpose to it—spreading joy and laughter while showing kids how kindness makes the world a brighter place.”
With over three decades of experience as a passionate kindergarten teacher, preschool owner, certified reading specialist and creator of innovative educational tools, Feehan-Ponte has dedicated her life to inspiring young minds. Through Paddy O’Laddy, she brings her love of children, education and creativity to life, making kindness, learning and laughter an essential part of every child’s St. Patrick’s Day tradition.
Paddy O’Laddy is now available for purchase at PaddyO’Laddy.com and will be available for purchase at Paddy O’Laddy’s Kindness Kickoff launch party on Sunday, Feb. 16 from 1-2:30 p.m. at Moxie Salon and Beauty Bar at 74 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ. The launch party will offer fun activities for children of all ages including temporary green hair dye, green and gold clip-in hair accessories, face painting, temporary tattoos and Paddy O’Laddy themed cookies. To reserve your spot at Paddy O’Laddy’s Kindness Kickoff, RSVP here by Feb. 15.
About Paddy O Laddy
Paddy O’Laddy is a leprechaun doll on a mission to spread the magic of kindness each St. Patrick’s Day season. Created by Kimberly Feehan-Ponte, a kindergarten teacher of 30+ years and owner of Kimber’s Tots preschool in Wyckoff, NJ, Paddy O’Laddy makes kindness a central part of every child’s life by watching over and encouraging kids to spread kindness through his playful pranks and heartwarming messages. For more information and to purchase a Paddy O’Laddy doll and storybook, visit www.paddyoladdy.com; and connect with Paddy O’Laddy’s kindness community on Instagram and Facebook.
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